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BSA-401: Income Taxation


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BSA-401 is primarily concerned with income taxation. The objective is to develop a working knowledge of the basic principles and rules of the income tax system as these applies to individuals, partnerships and corporations. It covers an overview of the national tax system, and the income taxation of employees and unincorporated businesses and incorporated businesses. It provides the students with knowledge of the capital gains tax, final tax ion certain passive income and the year-end tax, including the minimum corporate income tax, the normal tax and the improperly accumulated profits tax or corporations and withholding taxes. Tax forms are provided for specific topics discussed

Course description:
 

This course deals on the discussion of the provisions of the income tax code of 1997 and its application through problem solving of simulated

tax problems and short cases. The knowledge and training students gained from the course will be useful not only as part of the preparation for the CPA board exam but also in their work 

and even more so if and when they are or will be engaged in their own business undertaking.
 
 
Course Objectives:
 
At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
 
Cognitive
1. Explain the basic principles of taxation.
1. Cite important provisions of the income tax law that are essential to proper determination of income tax obligations;
2. Apply the provisions in determining the amount of gross income and allowable deductions;
3. Follow the pattern of computing proper amount of income tax due;
4. Use the provisions of the income tax law to analyze and solve tax problems and cases;
 
Psychomotor
1.  Accomplish income tax return properly using a simulated tax cases;

2. Integrate knowledge of income tax provisions and related procedures through solving comprehensive tax problems and accomplishing income tax return;

 
Affective

1. Justify tax imposition by the government citing its importance and contributions to the country's economic development and public welfare.

2. Accept the responsibility of a good and abiding citizen.
 
 
Grading system:
 
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Prelims
Finals
Quizzes/assignments
25
30

Periodical exam

20
25
Total
45
55